the staub conspiracy. i am a shape-shifting reptilian alien. my kind controls the planet earth by taking on human form and gaining political power to manipulate human societies. if you don t believe me, i suggest you do some research on youtube. there you will find undeniable and overwhelming evidence. but hey, maybe you ll still doubt it later... what can i say? the human eye is too primitive to perceive the blunt truth, it is far easier to completely bend reality than accept what is in front of you. why am i talking to you? well, i just realized it does not really matter if we infiltrate television, governments or even your minds-eye. the world will be ending soon and the only thing that still matters is to dance. that is why i ll do techno. before you all get abducted, and all that is left is dust.

>who is who< is the title of a number of reference publications or noted persons with concise information about them. schroepfer pollet aims to keep a misterious wave regarding who is who or who is not who. honestly it was, and always will be about the music, more less about the author. minimal at its best, with two powerful dancefloor tracks that would keep you busy while trying to find your mind within all those bodies moving in the club...

the third release on ascorbites own corseque records is not for the faint-hearted. advance the flight and inadequate demeanor are clearly twins, delivered from the darkest corners of ascorbite�s mind. the bold, pounding quality of the ep brings adam x or grovskopa to mind but ascorbite has a dystopian touch that�s entirely his own. advance the flight is like a battle track for an intergalactic armada being attacked by an infinite horde of swarming space ants. inadequate demeanor, on the other hand, is a grim steampunk fantasy of a black, shining locomotive plainly out of control, raging on red hot rails towards the end of the line. however, while both tracks are rough and unforgiving, ascorbite manages to invigorate them by the use of subtle melancholic atmospheres � like rainy skies over a concrete desert. a balance between brutalism and vitality. a trademark of ascorbite and corseque records.

it s no secret that idle hands is a label built on a foundation of dub. from the earliest releases by pev, kowton and szare through to more recent output from o$vmv$m and christian jay, the influence of bristol s soundsystem heritage looms large in the myriad electronic music threads the label encompasses. sometimes this influence is explicit, other times implied, but the principles of sub heavy, spacious music for both body and mind guide the stylistic arc of the label as a direct result of the label s long time immersion in roots and dub culture.

one of italy�s brightest new talents, clap! clap! (aka cristiano crisci) returns with his second album for black acre, following on from his colorful breakthrough debut lp �tayi bebba�. bringing together disparate inspirations and styles onto the dance-floor of his mind, �a thousand skies� sees clap! clap! create a high energy and inventive kaleidoscopic fusion of sound � drawing on the traditional global rhythms of the old world, hip hop, footwork, uk bass and house.

skint records kündigt mit dem album -the invention of loneliness- von sailor & i eine spannende elektro-dance-pop-veröffentlichung an. der schwedische sänger, produzent und multiinstrumentalist alexander sjödin stellt jedoch nicht den klassischen archetypen eines musikschaffenden in der elektronischen musikwelt dar. vielmehr begibt sich der schwede unter dem namen sailor & i in das territorium von sigur ros und bon iver, die für ihr anspruchsvolles, fein abgestimmtes und melancholisches songwriting bekannt sind.
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optimo music are delighted to present the second full-length from the golden filter, still / alone. after relocating to london and playing shows around europe for a year and a half, self-imposed pariahs penelope trappes and stephen hindman delved into creating a two-sided existential opus by renting out old studio spaces around the uk and using mostly analog 80 s instruments, machines and effects. an album about being in love with pure solitude, when still // alone is separated into two distinct sides, record one, still, is a hypnotic meditation for the nightclub. wavy patterns of sound and light bounce off of penelope�s literary vocal bursts, layered over the ominous deep synths and arpeggiators, held together only by a strict 4/4 beat. the rhythm, ironically forcing the body to move, however internally focused and mindful, still. record two, alone, takes the club offline and into the fringes of raw, odd pop.

an epoch is defined as an extended period of time typically characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events, and scott hansen, leader of the band tycho, has named their new album epoch with that in mind. the last installment in a trilogy, epoch is the culmination of more than a decade�s work that has seen the band evolving and maturing through two sublime releases dive (2011) and awake (2014), and developing from featuring hansen as a delicate solo performer into the iconic frontman of a powerful multi-layered live band performing on the world�s largest stages.
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matuss returns to her absence seizure imprint february 2017 with �seizure no.6, comprising four original compositions from the new york based artist. since launching the absence seizure imprint in 2015 alongside producer friend abe duque, new yorks matuss has carved out an impressive back-catalogue with this new release marking its sixth and previous material garnering the attention of acts like derek plaslaiko, beaner, dj deep, twr72 and norman methner. once again julia matuss, better known as simply matuss, is at the controls to deliver four original compositions, the first of which la folie sees her deliver a haunting slice of tension building techno via throbbing bass, organic percussion hits and subtly evolving distorted rhythms. muirr follows and takes a more reserved strip back approach with swirling bass tones and sparse drums gradually building towards a frenzied fusion of psychedelic synth swells, vocal stabs and acidic hits. opening the flip side of the record is i hate valentines day, a murky five-minute number employing mind-bending low end drones, dynamic off-kilter percussion and sweeping atmospherics before acid slay closes, and as the name would suggest lays focus on tripped-out acid licks alongside chugging bass and minimalistic drums.

nach ihrem ersten generationsübergreifenden zusammenarbeit, �late night endless� (2015), begeben sich die beiden protagonisten zu spannenden, neuen soundexkursionen in eine vielzahl von subgenres wie nervösem funk, industrial-drone, jungle-rave, cosmic (zu gesprochenen weisheiten von dub-meister lee �scratch� perry), furiosem synth-grime und trägem breakbeat (im cover von ryuichi sakamotos �merry christmas mr. lawrence�). neben lee perry begrüssen sherwood & pinch auf �man vs. sofa� weitere illustre gäste wie martin duffy (primal scream), taz (dizzee rascal) und skip mcdonald (sugarhill gang, tackhead, little axe).
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in the follow up to his doornroosje ep released back in october last year - aus continue on form in 2017 and present another solo ep from label mainstay marquis hawkes. having been brought into the fold on 2015, the berlin based artist has consistently utilised aus to outlet his more soulful and stripped productions. his previous work has comprised fun, sample-heavy tracks designed with nothing but the dance floor in mind and his latest 12inch sweet temptation expands on this bringing melody, rhythm and chords to the foreground. jubilant, powerful vocal lines and stony drums are the core ingredients and their melding results in a collection of 4 tracks of varying moods and intensities. while �burning light� and �sweet temptation� pack a certain big-room punch, eivissa and zapper bluesky carry depth and soul in a manner that recalls a classic and cherished hawkes sound. now 5 releases deep with aus music - marquis hawkes continue to demonstrate why he is a regular and esteemed member of the roster.

phonica records is extremely proud to unveil the next release on its special editions imprint the stunning debut album vuduwave by niños indigo. niños indigo is the alias of audiovisual artist valeria hernandez. developed over the course of a month, the album was recorded in hernandezs home country of chile and recorded in a single week, resulting in a flowing, organic yet otherwordly listening experience. valeria explains: this record is a compilation of influences that have been inside me a long time, they keep coming back, afro drums, hindu instruments, candombe, psychedelia in south america. the rhythm of what surrounds me, the lake, the forest near where i live, the calm that surrounds it, the love of my friends and daughter. all of these feelings are what i like to put in my songs, a reminder to value the simple, to seize the resources that i have and to try and free myself of whats on my mind. originally released on digital and cassette label discos cetaceos in 2014, its a recording that truly deserves to be given a new lease of life on vinyl

ltd repress - a psychedelic jazz monster from stone cold estonia. ltd vinyl lp (500 copies) forerunners of underground estonian jazz-funk since 2013, estrada orchestra is a 5 pieces band based in tallinn. loosely defined genre borders situate the group of master improvisers into equal parts psychedelic grooves and avant-garde. although names like herbie hancock and mulatu astatke pop into mind, the list of kindred spirits of estrada is far and beyond to find.

as a sister companion release to -the wild life- career spanning greatest hits collection from visage we are pleased to also feature -the wild life (the best of extended versions and remixes - 1978 to 2015). it features tracks from the birth of visage in 1978 to the final tracks from steve strange and visage before his untimely death in 2015. long versions, extended intros, expanded middle sections, intricate breakdowns and alternative takes and remixes... something for all 80s music fans who prefer their music a little larger.

for its second release, the barcelona-based independent label venom recordings follows its pioneering path into new and forward-thinking techno soundwaves. the ep features two original tracks signed by dasein, as well as two remixes from vii circle and memorial home. in their original versions, �prometheus� and �zodiac� reflect the polish duo�s distinctive signature: a blend of obscure-minded groove with cinematic melodies. both tracks are defined by the layering of deep and immersive sounds, where the combination of restless, punctilious basslines and beats with pulsating synths reverb drops climax into a pure hypnotic and spacey atmosphere. for their interpretation, vii circle and memorial home magnify the minimal and cosmic nature of the originals, crafting an ambient-like wavy tempo that traverse a dark flavoured sonic landscape with a strong emotional aura. four pieces of electronic mastery which offer a captivating journey, to be savoured in the intimacy of its own soul or to be shared with nightclubbing fellows.

what is footwork house jam (fw)? first of all it is a long-running club night in moscow, russia, dedicated to real house music and house dance culture. started in 2010 as a small project, influenced by sound and visual esthetics of 90 s house parties in new york and chicago, fw soon has become the biggest creative community of dancers in russia, gaining strong local following and international reputation. it is the birthplace and home for leading moscow dance crews. various artists ep -footwork house jam #1- is a homage to the global house culture and the eponymous moscow-based club night in particular. the idea behind this compilation is to provide the fuel for house dance culture and house movement to expand further on, blurring the boarders and eliminating the prejudices of the present times.

inter gritty follows his debut album up with another ep, going down a slightly more abstract path here. void offers plenty of depth with warm pads and subtle breaks, while blurred edges takes your mind for a spin with its cycles of bleeps and ever changing bass line. on the b-side, cure for madness is a gradually unfolding, moody techno builder with crisp beats and lush drones.

the talented italian producers pietro caprioglio aka autre and federico pedron aka xinner kicking it off with nebula. an emotional piece of late night techno music full of analog warmth and heart warming depth. autres seiryu is an atmospheric and loopy groove monster for the deeper dancefloors.dresdens kryptic universe delivers with 01309 stairways one of those gorgeous and simply perfect analogue sounding dub techno tracks. incredibly textured piece of work wich could have been already a classic since the golden basic channel/chain reaction years. owen jay and brian james closing it up with chordless. this is a mind blowing take of chord driven club material.

mit siamese anthology i veröffentlicht das junge schweizer label siamese seine erste various artists ep. adriatique eröffnen diese 4 track ep mit something in between, ein deeper und sphärischer track und zugleich perfekte einleitung in diese platte. gefolgt von lehar & olderics il sole, einem track der die mit something in between eingeschlagene richtung fortführt. der junge schweizer produzent shiffer gibt mit drunk on hope seinen einstand auf dem label und toto chiavetta, der auf ein sehr erfolgreiches jahr zurückblicken kann, schliesst diese ep mit money mind. deluxe 12inch inklusive 4 kunstdrucke (12x12inch)

asymmetrical code is the evolution of what is known as techno today. the -code- or song, takes you on a journey to the future of the past where you can find an alternate you through contemporary realities and soundwaves.
starting in 2013 as an underground label with no public releases, the main goal of fragmento & tracy (owners) was to find and collect the perfect sound, ambients, and grooves to carry you to the musical meaning of asymmetrical code. on this journey the listener is also accompanied by visual stimulants created by the label, to influence or facilitate the mind to wander and build a new creativity within you.
in this opportunity we have the pleasure to introduce in the a.c.r.002.v. artists such as endlec - fragmento - ryuji takeuchi - tracy & mtd. stay tuned for the a.c.r. 003 .v.

lake people, the man with a knack for aural subtleties, is spot-on with his first ep for uncanny valley. over the course of four tracks he showcases a quiet different approach compared to the sophisticated house music the leipzig based artist released on labels like permanent vacation or connaisseur recordings. on -break the pattern- he relies heavily on the good old boom tschak-paradigm of electro, without completely giving up his trademark sound. -level msk- combines staccato-type chords with a stuttering beat that stick in your mind. the acidic -september futuristic- with its stoic drumming has almost a krautrock feel to it. on the flipside, the playful -chords in chorus- feels like an early contender for this year s summer anthem with chords and acid lines from heaven. the ep closes with -pull off-, a perfect example for lake people s ability to compose tracks with an emotional depth.

(12inch vinyl individually hand stamped center labels, and front cover) with this offering - his second for otb records - lockyear strives to balance the three daunting pillars of the human condition. evolving the inventive palette heard on his debut, wave knowledge ep explores the connection between body, mind and soul.

banlieue records starts the year 2017 with the release of blasphema eternal, the imprints sixth record, which will in fact be the only va release of the year as the label will focus on artist eps. it features five very different cuts that somehow fit perfectly together under banlieues common thread: a timeless feel, tracks that are full of detail but often understated, a breath of fresh air ready to lift up bodies and minds on the dance floor and anywhere else. first comes a club-ready dubbed out track by duo nummer, then a rather ambient tune reminiscent of idms finest moments by michigans own dmarc cantu. on the flipside, a machine funk track of an electro persuasion by label boss benoit b, followed by uptempo dance floor abstraction by mir and some lo-fi jackbeat deepness courtesy of wulffius featuring lyrics in french by jack tezam. limited to 300 vinyl copies.

second release for the roosters! this time we have two new entry in the farm: dj cream (homequest, robsoul) and frank agrario (micronation record, swayzak. enjoy the listening!

tell (aka milan for the ones who know) is a french producer who did tracks for beat x changers, banoffee pies, house running, nachtbreaker new imprint & just caught the attention of the mighty boiler room. this is his first ep which is in fact a mini lp & it s a fucking killer ! if you like pepe bradock, moodymann & strictly rhythm (so skylax in a way ,-)), this is definitely for you. ultra classy producer on the verge of getting big. we ve been following him for years now (thx to garage shelter / signal st advise) & we won t regret, the result goes far beyond all of our hopes. futur classic. skylax records 4 ever

first release and sensory trip into filmmaker and dj producer paulo chinatown s mind. an hologram of the berlin crash experience rendered for your ears, eyes and heart.

three, floor-minded tracks bind together to form a mesmerizing groove unlike any other. ranging from the bouncy funk of �scandal,� to the hypnotic broken techno of �time,� to the shuffling trip of �dancemine,� this is a true document of an artist unafraid to offer the full spectrum of their musical personality, with an undeniable compulsion to push forward.

ketiov is a new project from voitek taranczuk.

as yse saint laur ant, ant plate (one half of ever productive duo rhythm plate) takes some time out from crafting refined deep house music to indulge his more wayward tendencies. amongst the music coming to light in this intriguing diversion from a prolific artist is the fantastic just because, which comes on like early wagon christ material with a modern production sheen. space is defunct meanwhile slaps down some chugging 80s flavoured grooves, 2106 reaches for the boogie and dont make me think channels a laid back balearic mindset. it s a mixed bag of a record, make no mistake. that s also what makes it marvelous.

brooklyn resident kim ann foxman kicks off 2017 with a fresh release on her own firehouse records imprint. &#8203,,,,,energy ep comprises four new tracks heavy with foxmans recognisable sound, centred around her own unique vocals and the nostalgia of early house and techno records. following on from a series of highly acclaimed solo productions on firehouse, foxman once again creates musictointoxicate.&#8203,,,,,energyepdiv&#8203,,,,,esintomyraveroots, sheexplains, itincludesaselectionoftracksto be enjoyed at diff&#8203,,,,,erent times of the night. urmagneticsetsthetonewithafeverishvocalhookedonhauntingund&#8203,,,,,ertones, while e4energy steps up the tempo with a rhythm that exudes foxmans own fire and intensity, whilst also capturing the spirit of rave. foxmans vocals are centre&#8203,,,,, stage in &#8203,,,,,u & me electricity, a track reminiscent of the uk rave scene and concluding in true mind-b&#8203,,,,,ending style is &#8203,,,,,2 the source. foxman created firehouse recordings two years ago and has developed it into a label for music heads that centres around quality underground music for the dancefloor. 2016 saw her become the resident at the good rooms in brooklyn, a panorama bar regular and she concluded the year by playing for the &#8203,,,,,mixmag lab london&#8203,,,,,

tikita, the casablanca based label focussed on body & mind music and its fifth offering is from french artist amandra. putting out just one release a year since 2014 - all of them on ahrpe records and with one being a full length - he has fomented a deep acid, ambient and techno sound for back rooms and underground clubs everywhere.

hailing from brazil and since moved to toronto get weird welcomes hauy. music crafted to be played in the clubs or the deserts, these three tracks chart an important journey for hauy. each a part of his recent journey and growth. amanita is a magic mushroom (amanita muscaria) that took him to a place where he felt no longer with the living. a place of truth where he would no longer lie to himself. after finding his truth and coming back to the land of the living, he decided to express the feelings of his journey through his music. he further pondered what it all meant. the initial darkness of the trip and its aftermath, gave way to a more positive light. as he felt more and more positive, another song floated in to his mind. your way to paradise is the sunrise after the darkness. blue moon wasnt originally a part of this musical journey but now seems relevant to represent how he felt before the experience, as a part of his full circle, completing a personal expedition and exploration to our latest release

whoyostro present its first vinyl release called dinoise 01. label owner pavel pryboretsky invites max j & coockies, jesus soblechero, ordinary subject, massimo cassini!

special deal! it was a matter of time until john swing finally made his debut on warm sounds with three cuts in collaboration with the yet unknown david soleil-mon. considering john swing s previous material, this featuring defines a fresh approach to the composition. the signature raw grooves that have so far delivered stripped down, minimalistic house gems are now opening up to more meditative states of mind through a crafty combination of tones. every element sounds organically in its place: a1 delivers the right energy for the conscious dancefloor while a2 steps forward towards a more futuristic groove aesthetic. on the b side, searchin pleasures us with a lo-fi 11 min journey crossing over from dub to jazz while still keeping the signature house sound. definitely a turning point for john swing, who s now uncovering a new side of his faceted output. limited to 500 hand numbered copies.

modularz welcomes von grall to the stable of prolific producers pushing boundaries and venturing to the next. while the artist has branched out onto a few different labels over the years we felt it was right to ask the french producer to send us something special for our growing catalog. seeking loyalty is a 4 track extended ep of percussive, mind-altering industribal,techno with sparse melodies perfect for that pounding empty warehouse. were getting deeper on this one

cgi records is extremely proud to be presenting the new ep from oakland via-bermuda based artist russell e.l. butler. i m dropping out of life are 4 cuts of essentialist dance music that can provide an ecstatic escape from the drudges of professional life for all who so rightly seek it. as russell himself elaborates, the title has been on my mind a lot, since i almost lost my life in the ghost ship fire and watched as many of my friends lost theirs. i came up with the title several months ago, in fact 2 of the tracks were shopped in a producer s group that johnny (nackt) and chelsea (cherushii) were a part of, both of whom i lost in the fire. this release is about a commitment to life. the life that i refer to dropping out of, is a life where dreams are put on hold, where concessions are made in order to just survive. but that comes at a cost, one that is far too great for me to pay at this point. i wrote this poem, it ll come as an insert with the record.

halocyan outlines computer musics many future possibilities, while remaining actively mindful of its one and only history. having released material from such luminaries as dosem, paul woodford, oliver ho, extrawelt, and joey beltram - halocyan continues to assert its influence with their next record: a 2-part ep from apollo and r&s affiliate dave angel. founder of rotation records and originally hailing from chelsea, angel is a techno emissary whose intelligent, funk-licked productions have propelled him through a long and illustrious career through which he has consistently branded his own stamp on electronic music whilst also remaining highly relevant to modern listeners. its this that lends him perfectly to a record with halocyan who do what they do best in presenting his incoming ep: a sincerely-rooted collection that comes backed up by label favourite hackman on remix duties. portrait kicks things off with jubilant melodies rippling atop sharp, whetted percussion before minor-key sweeps bleed in and bring with them a degree of pensive tension. a buoyant bass line propels the track from dave angel incoming ep beneath before hackman offers up a deftly swung revision rich with his sturdy subs and idiosyncratic percussive flutters.

limited fan edition, celebrating 40 years of boney m. the box includes:
- 12 inch lp �take the heat off me�, the first boney m album from 1976, including the hits �daddy cool� & �sunny�
- 3x cd �diamonds� (40th anniversary edition), featuring all hit-singles, mixes & rarities
- dvd �boney m. in lämmerspiel�, a previously unreleased german documentary
- fan t-shirt �daddy cool�
- stickersheet with cool slogans

h-productions proudly presents >no system< by cari lekebusch. this is the seventh release in the full color spectrum serie, that is aiming to result in 9 different colored vinyl 12inch. both tracks are maintaining a stripped down policy, solid sound pictures and simple arrangements - with no unnecessary elements, breaks or changes. thus giving the dj more freedom to play around during the blending. and the sound pictures have intentionally been tuned while having the various h-productions releases in mind, that came out around 1993-1997.

techno operation falling ethics extends it�s solid catalog with a belter release by amsterdam based produced dimi angelis. under a glass moon ep is a sturdy package of 3 dark and modular sounding techno cuts. label boss p.e.a.r.l. completes the package with an even deeper cut on the b1.

in revisiting the epic journey of josé manuel s debut album -excursion africanism-, the copenhagen based music for dreams have procured remixes from like-minded producers to lend an additional layer to the afro-inspired dance music of manuel.

secretsundazes 021 comes in the shape of a 2 tracker from endian. for those that don t know endian is the house/techno alias of george levings most famously known as commix (metalheadz). endian was of course responsible for the huge finish me on secretsundaze in 2015 which was included on mixes by the likes of joy orbison, tessela and scuba. as endian he has released first rate tracks on the likes of non plus, electric minds and trevino s birdie imprint. global ep his 2nd ep for the label see s endian back in fine form. xs-10 is a futuristic, hypnotising burner that in the hands of the right dj is sure to be a deadly weapon. on the flip title track global is a warmer, deeper free flowing track with musical flourishes that will keep the party moving.

vinyl-neuauflage von 2004 mit unveröffentlichten perlen der jazzfunk-ikone.

music from memory hit it just right yet again- this time its richenel from the netherlands whos lost tracks get the dusting off. 6 tracks of funkified lo fi bliss.. tip!

ep consists of 5 tracks, 150 ltd entitled opposite reaction ep vol 1. the idea that makes up the techno of a european artist, confronted with the roman underground scene. stratosphera records as the possibility to its audience to expand their mind and their origins from the capital towards boundless europe.

bottom dwellers rising to the top a little taste of who s who in the current brooklyn underbelly, l.i.e.s. links up with like minded misfits from the primitive languages crew to present a six track comp 12 exploring freeform electronics of varying shapes and tempos from brutal to beautiful club to gutter its all here, get in or get out. picture cover by matthew bellosi! no payments rejected

armed with his unique delivery, gruff voice, and sharp wit, u.g. is well-equipped to do just as he wishes when he hits the booth. whether on his own or earning critical acclaim as one-half of the cella dwellas, the brooklyn rapper has been a giant amongst the nyc rap underground since 94. and on portals, his long anticipated solo debut, u.g. proves that his formula for crafting excellence has no expiration date.
pressing on transparent, purple splattered vinyl.

vanta series is the new series for killekill�s dancefloor music. the releases come in series, every series comes with a theme and one artwork which is being split in several parts to go with each release. the first series is called �the end is near� and features four records. it comes with an artwork by french visual artist elzo durt. vanta 003 comes from eomac under his alias eeoo. eeoo is a side project for what is, in eomac�s mind, straight up, techno-rave-house-jungle- disco influenced, dancefloor material. it draws influence from classic styles of dance music. less dense, less conceptual than the eomac-music. less focussed on texture and atmosphere, a more direct approach for sweaty ravers and moving bodies.

the enchanting and notorious satori unveils imanis dress, the first snippet of his forthcoming album due for release this spring on the illustrious crosstown rebels, with matthew dear and ewan pearson providing hefty remixes. satori is no ordinary producer and live artist. born to a serbian father and south african mother, the man behind the instrument is a meditative music-lover on a deeply spiritual journey. creating melodies on the piano, kora, kalimba, and guitar, his live shows are mind-altering. imani s dress was the spark for the creation of satoris debut album after damian lazarus heard it and requested to hear more from the visionary artist. hungry and eager, satori locked himself in a secluded studio and finished the album, and soon after it was signed to its spiritual home, crosstown rebels. dj and production heavyweight matthew dears remix is a skillful demon that illustrates why he is a pivotal artist in the electronic music arena. ewan pearsons remix is an ode to the guitar. creating music for over two decades, here his warm riffs are infused with soothing synths and a meticulous groove